Electrical distribution boards refer to an enclosure or panel that includes circuit breakers, fuses as well as protection units for ground leakage. These boards help to distribute power to different circuits, as well as consumer points. When it is an apartment complex the electrical distribution boards might have to be placed in several phases and installed accordingly. However, the basic purpose of the distribution board remains to control the single supply of power and ensuring that the power is divided between different lines in a safe and controlled manner.

The use of electrical distribution boards as well as gate wheel set differs from one place to another, especially for industrial installations. In most cases there is an enclosure where the electrical feed cable is a single source of power coming into the board. The power is then split among the different circuit breakers. In older systems the board consists of fuses which feed power to the different circuits or consumption points. The board to function correctly needs to draw in power as per the rate circuit breakers and to isolate the circuits so that disruption does not occur in case of power supply. 

The important part of any distribution board is the RCD. It is a component that acts as the bridge between circuit user and averting shocks or fires from taking place. Units need to be rated and tested at regular intervals. If there has been a breaker or a blown fuse, the same has to be investigated so that no damage occurs to appliances or equipment, and users do not get an electric shock.  Here at Electrical Warehouse, we are able to offer a range of switching & control products to our consumers, whether you’re a professional tradesperson, or a homeowner doing their first installation work. We want to provide every single consumer with the best we can in terms of value for money and operational quality. Have a browse through our range of electrical distribution boards and if you find the right option for you, it’s easy to order and benefit from great savings and next day delivery offers.